07/08/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 07/08/2024 14:19
Artificial intelligence (AI), and especially generative AI, has quickly become one of the hottest topics in the modern age. Where digital footprints are ubiquitous and data has become a valuable commodity, AI has emerged as a focal point of innovation and concern. With AI now being integrated into operating systems (OS) promising enhanced efficiency, it is crucial to recognize that along with these advancements come new risks.
AI models, which come in various forms, are essentially predictive programs trained to recognize patterns and generate responses. Engineers use vast datasets, ranging from private purchases to publicly available and web-scraped data, to train these models. Much like human learning, AI models retain patterns from their training to respond to queries without revisiting the original source material.
The newest flavor of AI coming to fashion is the integration of an AI model into the OS of devices like phones or computers. Operating as an extension of the OS itself, these AI models primarily access local device data. They are "trained" before installation and continue learning from user interactions to tailor responses. This model is touted to be helpful with scheduling, drafting, searches, and other simple queries. When tasked with a query that is beyond its capacity, the embedded AI model will forward the request to the larger AI model in the cloud for a larger model to handle. Presumably, the larger model will process, return a response, and delete information about that request.
Despite their differences, both integrated and cloud-based AI models pose similar risks to users:
As companies increasingly integrate AI into their OS, it is essential for employers to proactively address these risks. Employers can preemptively prepare for this inevitable change by:
At Jackson Lewis, our Technology Group remains at the forefront of AI innovation in this rapidly evolving industry. As advancements outpace regulatory frameworks, it is crucial to navigate these changes with caution. Contact a Jackson Lewis attorney for expert guidance in navigating this exciting new frontier responsibly.
(Summer Associate Paul Yim contributed to this article.)